Jane Shields, the group sales and marketing director of Next, has been promoted to the retailer's board as an executive director.
Furniture giant Ikea has awarded Hope&Glory a retained account to handle its consumer press office, previously held by Cake, though it has yet to conclude a wider PR review.
Scholl, the world's largest foot care brand, owned by Reckitt Benckiser, has appointed LBi to redevelop its websites around the world.
Microsoft is reported to have made a $1bn (£65m) to take control of the digital assets for Barnes & Noble's Nook e-reader business, which sparked a 24% increase in the book retailer's shares yesterday.
C&A, the clothing retailer, has appointed Razorfish London to handle its digital account across Europe.
House of Fraser has appointed Wickes marketer Tony Holdway to the newly created role of director of brand.
Ford Retail has selected The Red Consultancy to develop a centralised comms function following a six-way pitch.
FTSE 100 property giant Hammerson has switched its corporate PR to FTI Consulting as it readies a raft of major UK developments.
Sainsbury's had revealed it is in talks with Lloyds Banking Group over moves to take full control of Sainsbury's Bank, as UK supermarkets prepare for a full-scale assault on the retail banking sector.
Sarah Fuller, the Waitrose head of marketing who is credited with being one of the key architects behind the Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal ad campaign, is to leave the retailer after four years.